Kurosawa Shuzo
Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto
From the sake bottle
Kurosawa Sake, from the beautiful Nagano Prefecture in Japan, has been brewed using the unique and traditional Kimoto process since 1858. The many steps involved in hand brewing ensure a robust, dry flavor with a touch of acidity, complemented by a smooth, clear finish. Kurosawa Sake pairs well with a variety of cuisines, offerings versatility in every bottle. Enjoy Kurosawa Sake warmed or chilled—you’ll be glad you did.
Sake Review
Our Tasting Notes
Full bodied, earthy, and mellow. The Kurosawa Kimoto sits in a flavor zone most sake doesn't visit. Right between sweet and umami, where rice just gets to be rice.
What surprised me most was...
How varied the aroma was at different temperatures. Warm it smells like rich earth. Cold it smells like muscat grapes, cream, and a hint of honeysuckle. Same sake, completely different conversation.
Open this when...
You have a moment to heat it up and lean into the cozy.
Like a good stretch of highway...
This sake is open-ended. You can keep driving down it and always find something new. Hot, chilled, or room temperature, it's an exciting road every time.
Pour this for someone who...
Likes sake hot. This is a fantastic sake to gently heat to the atsukan (120°F) range.
This belongs on a table with...
Everything. Smoked salmon, chipotle chicken, fried tofu, pulled pork... the brewery wasn’t exaggerating when it claimed versatility in every bottle.
If you liked this, try...
Kurosawa Nigori
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Sweet, creamy, and lush. A Nigori to take on a picnic.
